A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4400076 Details
Epoch: 203 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4402123 epoch_slot_no: 17323 block_no: 4399899 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3829 time: 2020-07-08 21:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x56f126ddbfbe8a60f02fefa19f27901e3dd1aa790da855cda3675d92054183d1Block Operator
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